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18 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 The House met at 10:00 A.M. Prayers. PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS Pursuant to the order, the Hon. Mr. Estabrooks, Timberlea- Prospect, tabled a petition concerning the repaving of Abbey Road. PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Pursuant to the order, the Hon. Mr. Russell, Government House Leader, tabled the list of Standing Committees of the House. TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS Pursuant to the order, the Hon. Mr. Muir, Minister of Education tabled the Report of the BLAC Implementation Review Committee, September 2003. GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION Pursuant to the order, the following notices were passed in at the Clerk’s table: Res. No. 3 - Hon. the Premier - saluting the crews of the HMCS Iroquois and HMCS Fredericton for their roles in Operation Apollo. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 4 - Hon. the Premier - congratulations to Gary Beals on his result on Canadian Idol. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 5 - Hon. Mr. Barnet, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Affairs - recognizing the work of the members of the BLAC Implementation Review Committee. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 19 Res. No. 6 - Hon. Mr. Fage, Minister of Economic Development - congratulations to the nominees of the Ernst and Young Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year awards. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 7 - Hon. Mr. MacDonald, Minister of Health Promotion - saluting the Run Nova Scotia Team in reaching the 2003 Canadian Road Race Championships. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS The following Bills were introduced by the following Members’ read a first and ordered to be read a second time on a future day: No. 1. An Act to Amend the Laws Respecting Automobile Insurance (Hon. Mr. Russell - Minister of Transportation and Public Works) No. 2. An Act to Amend Chapter 402 of the Revised Statutes, 19889, The Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act; and Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes 1989, The Labour Standards Code. (Hon. Mr. Baker - Minister of Justice) No. 3. An Act to Amend Chapter 203 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, The Homes for Special Care Act, To Ensure the Fair Treatment of Residents of A Nursing Home or Home for the Aged or Disabled (Mr. Dexter - Cole Harbour) No. 4. An Act to Ensure the Lowest and Fairest Rates for Automobile Insurance through the Establishment of a Public Automobile Insurance Corporation (Mr. Dexter - Cole Harbour) 20 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 No. 5. An Act to Provide for the Elimination of the Provincial Harmonized Sales Tax on Family Essentials (Mr. Dexter - Cole Harbour) NOTICES OF MOTION Pursuant to the order, the following notices were passed in at the Clerk’s table: Res. No. 8 - Mr. Dexter, Leader of the Opposition - congratulations to Sidney Crosby on his hockey success. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 9 - Mr. Graham, Leader of the Liberal Party - best wishes to the organizers of the Take Back the Night Rally and March. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 10 - Mr. Chataway, Chester-St. Margaret’s - commending organizers and volunteers of the 2003 Canadian Laser Class sailing championships held this summer in Chester. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 11 - Ms. MacDonald, Halifax Needham - recognizing the work and dedication of workers and volunteers of Bryony House. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 12 - Mr. M. MacDonald, Cape Breton South - re, the Minister of Human Resources be congratulated for placing the blame of government failures on the Premier. Res. No. 13 Mr. Hines, Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank - thanking Ken Margeson for his dedication re the Scouting movement. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 21 notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 14 - Mr. Deveaux, Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage - advising the new member for Kings West to look before he leaps at further media opportunities. Res. No. 15 - Mr. MacKinnon, Cape Breton West - urging the Premier to live up to his blue book promises. Res. No. 16 - Mr. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding the work of Heather Croke for her commitment to the Dartmouth Literacy Network. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 17 - Mr. Corbett, Cape Breton Centre - condemning the Board of Directors of the Cape Breton Development Corporation for refusing widows and pensioners their rightful access to funds they own. Res. No. 18 - Ms. Whalen, Halifax Clayton Park - commending those involved in completing the Mainland Common in Clayton Park. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 19 - Mr. Taylor, Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley - congratulations to members of the Brookfield Golf Club and Fox Hollow owners for a great season. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 20 - Mr. MacDonell, Hants East - urging government to show commitment to the agriculture industry suffering from a crisis that was not of their making. Res. No. 21 - Mr. Gaudet, Clare - congratulations to Sister Dorothy Moore on her Order of Nova Scotia award. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 22 - Hon. Mr. MacDonald, Minister of Tourism and Culture - commending Shirley McNamara on helping the Richmond 22 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 County Literacy Network. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 23 - Ms. Massey, Dartmouth East - urging government to lead the way to a cleaner, safer future by becoming a world leader in clean energy production. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 24 - Mr. Graham, Leader of the Liberal Party - congratulations to organizers and volunteers of the 9th Annual The Word on the Street fair. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 25 - Hon. Mr. Baker, Minister of Justice - congratulations to the mayor and councillors of Lunenburg on the opening of the state of the art water treatment facility. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 26 - Ms. Raymond, Halifax Atlantic - urging the Minister of Community Services to ensure that the Captain William Spry Lodge is completed. Res. No. 27 - Mr. Samson, Richmond - recognizing National Peace and Police Officers’ Memorial Day. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 28 - Hon. Mr. Muir, Minister of Education - congratulations to Carl Upham on 40 years of exemplary employment with the Town of Truro. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 29 - Mr. Parker, Pictou West - wishing success to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 23 Principal Preston Lockhart , teachers and staff of the Northumberland Regional High School. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 30 - Mr. H. David Wilson, Glace Bay - congratulations to Gary Smith for organizing the 1st Annual Walk to D’Feet ALS. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 31 - Hon. Mr. Christie, Minister of Finance - congratulations to Andrew Childs on his win in the U.S. National Laser Sailing Championships. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 32 - Ms. More, Dartmouth South-Portland Valley - congratulations to volunteers of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 33 - Mr. Colwell, Preston - congratulations to Gary Beals of Cherry Brook on his outstanding success on Canadian Idol. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 34 - Hon. Mr. Morse, Minister of Community Services - recognizing Laura Harris on her golf success. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. Res. No. 35 - Mr. Steele, Halifax Fairview - congratulating Don and Devonna Edwards and Nimbus Publishing on the publication of The Little Dutch Village. With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.